The average train between Bournemouth and Oban takes 13h 36m and the fastest train takes 10h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bournemouth and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 13h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Oban station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
Bournemouth to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Oban station.
Book your Bournemouth to Oban train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Oban is 676.1 km. The road distance is 968 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Oban via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 11h 27m.